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Get back on Track At the end of another year, most of us are looking forward to the coming year, tempted by the lure of new beginnings. Nothing wrong with that. I gave up making New Year's resolutions some time...

Theme: Making Friends and Maintaining Friendships Letting Go of Perfect Perfection is a myth, especially when it comes to relationships. Friendships thrive not on flawless interactions but on genuine ones. The holiday season can amplify the pressure to be “perfect,”...

Stumbling Blocks or Stepping Stones? You are working all hours at your disposal to reach your goal and then suddenly...yet another setback! As unwelcome as a speeding ticket on the day both your indicators fail. Life rarely unfolds in a...

Theme: Making Friends and Maintaining Friendships Friends as Mirrors True friends reflect the best parts of us, even when we can’t see them ourselves. They remind us of our strengths, our potential, and our ability to overcome life’s challenges. In...

Theme: Making Friends and Maintaining Friendships Celebrating Small Wins in Friendship In times of transition, it’s easy to overlook the small, beautiful moments that make life meaningful—especially in friendships. These small wins could be as simple as an honest conversation,...

Theme: Making Friends and Maintaining Friendships Building Bridges Over Distance Distance doesn’t have to weaken friendships. In fact, it can often make them stronger if both parties are willing to invest time and effort. The holiday season is the perfect...

Change Your Narrative Identity, Change Your Life Have you ever stopped to think about the story you tell yourself about your life? Not the one you share at parties or job interviews—the polished, edited self-promotional version—but the one that runs...

2025: A Year of Possibilities As we approach the start of 2025, I am reviewing 2024—the good, the middling and the downright disastrous. It has been a year of stratospheric highs and mind-scrambling lows. Why is it that the struggles,...

How to create and nurture emotionally secure Friendships I came across this quote the other day, by Daniell Koepke, and it hit me right between the eyes: “My love language is safety. And feeling emotionally safe means collecting evidence that...

Because Sometimes, Croissants and an Orange Couch Are All You Need Good friends get it. They know when to just be there. No unsolicited pep talks, no half-baked solutions wrapped in Instagram wisdom—just your quiet, steady presence. Because sometimes you...

The Joy of Shared Traditions Traditions carry a special kind of magic. They ground us in moments of joy and connection, and when shared with friends, they become even more meaningful. Whether it’s decorating a tree, baking cookies, or watching...

The Gift of Forgiveness Friendships aren’t always perfect, and misunderstandings can create distance. But the holiday season is a time for healing. Forgiveness doesn’t mean forgetting or condoning—it means freeing yourself from resentment and opening the door for connection. Think...

Reimagine, Redesign, Reconstruct: The Ultimate Guide to Life Transitions What we need for life transitions, aka major life changes, like for building IKEA furniture, is a manual, preferably with cryptic diagrams that don't make you doubt your intelligence, and leave...

The: Making Friends and Maintaining Friendships The Strength to Say No Friendship also means setting boundaries to protect your energy, especially during challenging life transitions. It’s okay to say no to invitations or expectations that don’t align with your well-being....

Theme: Making Friends and Maintaining Friendships Friends as Chosen Family The holidays can highlight the importance of family, but for some, traditional family relationships may feel strained or distant. This is where friends can become your chosen family—a group of...